Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as senior policy advisor for AI in the White House by US President-elect Donald Trump. Krishnan, close to Elon Musk, will focus on ensuring American leadership in AI and coordinate AI policy across government.
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Isro successfully completed a rolling experiment with its Space Docking Experiment mission, involving circumnavigation of one satellite to verify control over satellite maneuvering. This experiment, crucial for future missions like Chandrayaan-4, will provide valuable data and help Isro validate multiple software and ground station control. More experiments and dockings are planned in the coming months.
Canada announced changes to its Express Entry program, impacting IT professionals seeking permanent residency. The removal of extra points for LMIA-backed job offers will increase competition, requiring higher CRS scores based on factors like age, education, and language proficiency. The changes follow recent revisions to broader immigration policies aimed at addressing housing and infrastructure challenges.
The Indian government has clarified that no commitments were made to the US on reducing tariffs, despite Donald Trump's claims. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal informed a parliamentary panel that India and the US are working towards a mutually beneficial trade agreement, addressing long-term cooperation over immediate tariff adjustments. He assured lawmakers that India's interests would be protected in the negotiations.
On February 28, 2025, Musk's partner, Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, announced that they had welcomed their fourth child together, Seldon Lycurgus Musk. This marks Musk’s 14th known child, reinforcing his publicly stated belief in combating the "underpopulation crisis" by having as many children as possible.
The Supreme Court has cornered DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, recently reinstated as a minister in Tamil Nadu after securing bail in a cash-for-job scam. The court presented Balaji with a choice: relinquish his ministerial post to maintain his freedom or risk having his bail revoked due to concerns about witness tampering.
Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Other Congress leaders, including Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath, have been implicated but have not been prosecuted to the same extent, with investigations and trials ongoing.
US President Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine, demanding commitment to peace negotiations with Russia. The Trump administration also considers lifting some sanctions on Moscow, signaling a significant shift in global power dynamics. Washington's actions leave Ukraine facing substantial challenges in sustaining its war efforts against Russia.
Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as principal secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a newly created post. His appointment is co-terminus with the PM's term and reflects his success during demonetisation and the COVID-19 lockdown.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that mammals began adapting to terrestrial lifestyles millions of years prior to the dinosaur-extinguishing asteroid impact. The study utilized limb bone fossils to reveal that ecological changes in the late Cretaceous spurred this evolutionary shift, particularly due to the emergence of flowering plants.